Monkey in the House

Kyra has taken to climbing - here's a series of photos of her climbing the door jam.

First you jump up on the door jam. 

Then quickly inch your way up.

And up.

Up past the light switches.

That's as far as I can go today. Darn, I wanted to make it to the top.

Holmes Hero

Matt was selected by his teacher to be Holmes Hero for Nov. because - he has such enthusiasm for learning! He is always willing to share his ideas and works well with others.
Matthew is also a kind and respectful young man. We are proud to have him as a member of our class!

Fashon Diva

Kyra got to model for a friend who makes childrens clothes by reusing old adult sweaters. She makes pants, hats, mittens, etc. Kyra had a blast.

Skating fool

Kyra decided it was time to learn how to ice skate and then learn to play hockey. She starting learn to skate class this week. She had a great time and was absolutely exhausted after it was over.

Also, we went to see Disney on Ice - she dressed up in her little mermaid outfit from Grammy  & Grampy. It's always a fun time to go to an arena full of little princesses!

National Xmas Tree is from Eastern WA

This years national Xmas tree is from the Colville National Forest - just a few hours north of here. On it's was to DC, its making stops for people to check it out. It came to the opera house this week. Traveling with the tree is Smokey Bear!

He gave Kyra a big hug!

That's one happy girl.

Checking out the Xmas tree. Most of it was covered in tarps, except the bottom area, where they had is visible through plexiglass windows.

Halloween 2013

It's always a fun time of year!

Kyra is a vampire without the teeth - they hurt her mouth. Matt is a ninja (same as last year.) This is on our way to Monster Math Night at Holmes Elem.

The real deal - nice warm evening. Kyra snow white and Matt a night..

All City XC Meet

Lots of kids having fun at the all city meet. To qualify, you either have to come in the top ten in a regional meet, or meet a specific time. Matt did both.

You know, you always start out a XC meet with playing on the swings! Why else would I come to a meet?

Third grade boys start line - 50-70 kiddos.

Matts in the neon green.

Finishers shoot, we think he passed several kids on  in the last few yards to the finish line. He came in 20th.

Preschool field trip

Every fall, the preschoolers go on a field trip to a local farm. This year it was up at Green Bluff. Fun stuff up there.

Learning about how apples grow.

Learning about how apple cider is made.

Finally, we get to eat an apple.

Class photo!

Gymnastics in Oct.

Kyra thought she'd like to get back into gymnastics at the Y. She sure has fun.

Backwards roll

Into a handstand.

Hula-hoop fool....

Even around the neck